Bichon Frisé

Sociable and sturdy for its size, the Bichon weighs about 5 kg and is light and easy to hold on the lead. Expect the odd burst of playful racing round the sitting room, but it settles quickly and is happy with short walks. The curly white coat barely sheds, so there is little hair on the furniture, yet it needs brushing several times a week and a professional trim every month or two. UK life expectancy is about 12 and a half years.